Senior Program Manager Of Production Programs Portfolio

Job Title

Senior Program Manager of Production Programs Portfolio

Job Location

Camden, NJ

Job Schedule

9/80

Job Summary

Lead the growth and execution of production programs within the Maritime Integrated Systems and Encryption (ISE) business, overseeing life‑cycle management, contract execution, and cross‑functional coordination to deliver advanced defense solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of program managers and cross‑functional teams across multiple sites.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders and internal teams.
• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance for multiple parallel development, production, and qualification efforts.
• Develop and monitor financial forecasts and budget performance, including variance analysis.
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, develop and maintain EVM baselines, and track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with Master Schedulers and planners to develop baseline program plans and resource schedules.
• Develop work breakdown structures, risk management strategies, and resource plans in collaboration with functional leaders.
• Perform lead‑time and critical‑path analysis on multi‑level designs and hardware builds.
• Facilitate continuous process improvement and provide program performance reporting to stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, build, and test of complex electronic systems within budget and schedule constraints.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with fixed‑price and cost‑plus contracts, including major subcontracts.
• Expert EVMS knowledge demonstrated on successful production programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead proposal development and capture efforts.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working toward certification.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or highly schedule‑based environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, data analysis using graphs and pivot tables, and schedule management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office, MS Project, and Cobra.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional environment, facilitating collaboration among engineering, QA, test, and supply‑chain teams.

Salary & Benefits

In compliance with pay‑transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $153,000‑$284,000. L3Harris also offers health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

Security Clearance

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.